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Carrion Comfort

Dan Simmons
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Carrion Comfort

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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Dan Simmons

Carrion Comfort

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

884

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Various Locations • 1980s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons, individuals across the globe fight against sinister beings with psychic abilities. These beings, known as "mind vampires," manipulate and control others to satisfy their dark desires. The narrative examines themes of power, survival, and human resilience as the protagonists confront these malevolent forces in a battle for autonomy and justice.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

27,706 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons offers a gripping exploration of mind control and horror. Critics praise its intricate plot and character development, highlighting Simmons' skill in weaving suspense. However, some find its length and complexity overwhelming. While engaging, the dense narrative can be a hurdle for those preferring concise storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Carrion Comfort?

A reader drawn to dark psychological horror intertwined with supernatural elements would enjoy Dan Simmons’s Carrion Comfort. Fans of Stephen King’s It and Anne Rice’s The Witching Hour will appreciate the intricate narrative and themes of mind control and power.

4.1

27,706 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

884

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Various Locations • 1980s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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